I need opinions on the Glock 36?

Answer 1

I debated between a Glock 21 in .45 ACP and the fairly new Smith and Wesson M&P 45. I chose the M&P based a lot on the ergonomics. I am glad I did, the M&P functions flawlessly, although I will admit I was a little worried at first due to it being a fairly new gun. I don't worry at all anymore. I've put many many rounds through it and it just keeps getting better. There was one failure to fire when I first got it and I wholly blame that on operator error!

Give a look at some of the S&W M&P's. If the rest of the lineup is anything like my 45 you won't be disappointed!

Answer 2

It is thinner than the Glock 30 and holds 4 less rounds (6 + 1). The Glock 36 is more comfortable to carry for many people. I would suggest getting whichever one fits your hand better.

Answer 3

If it fits you and you spend the time to learn it well it'll not fail you. I've never found a BAD Glock, some don't fit my hands as well as others but that's ergonomics. The Glocks have been tested by the military all over the world and have passed their torture tests with flying colors, which explains why several armies carry them and probably 80% of the cops as well. I have carried my Glock 22 for over a decade, everyday and the one and only time it failed to fire was due to a bad primer in the cartridge and considering I've placed over 30,000 rounds down range I think that speaks for itself. I have never seen or even heard of one falling apart or failing to work in any fashion. Someone commented on the "lack of a safety" on them and that is simply not true. There are several passive safetys on every Glock made but untill you actually learn the weapon most people missunderstand them. The best safety in the world is between your ears, as long as your brain functions and you do not place your finger on the trigger it CAN NOT discharge a round.

Answer 4

Glocks are very reliable. I have never heard any stories of accidental discharge like someone else stated. Not saying they do not happen... I personally do not like Glock for two reasons. Lack of physical safeties, and ergonomics are not as natural as the Springfield Armory XDs.
I do prefer the XD over Glock and they are just as reliable.

But yeah, Glocks are well made, hefty, and solid.

Answer 5

Contrary to the erroneous stories about Glocks being unsafe. All the "accidental discharges" are by careless human errors. The gun is super safe and reliable. Think about it for a second, if someone makes a gun idiot proof, then that gun would take so long to get into service in an emergency that it would be rendered useless.

Answer 6

I own a Glock 30, which is the basically same pistol with 10+1 capacity, versus 6+1 for the G36. To my mind, this is the perfect pistol for its role of concealed carry. It's small, simple, powerful and utterly reliable. The .45 ACP is a proven-fight stopper; our military is abandoning the 9mm and returning to the .45, which it first adopted about 100 years ago.

Answer 7

This weapon is very easy to handle and also very safe. I have one myself and so far it has been very reliable. But if I had my choice of getting any other legal Glock I would recommend the Glock 38

Answer 8

Nothing wrong with a Glock at all..
And the only time they ever "accidentally discharge" (As capslock boy said.) is when there in the hands of a cop......

Answer 9

DO NOT BUY GLOCK. THEY ARE KNOW FOR HAVING TOO MANY ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES AND ARE NOT RELIABLE. I SUGGEST A SPRINGFIELD XD (COMES IN ANY MAJOR CALIBER) INSTEAD, MORE RELIABLE, SAFER, AND CHEAPER. IT ALSO COMES IN COMPACT SERVICE OR TACTICAL.